Average Road transport drivers n.e.c. Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the South West were paid a median of £26,922. The national equivalent stands at £28,725, putting this region 6.3% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £26,922 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,015. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, road transport drivers n.e.c.s earn 26.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £26,922 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,015 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Road transport drivers n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median road transport drivers n.e.c. salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,922 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road transport drivers n.e.c. pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the South West earn 6.3% below the national median of £28,725. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is road transport drivers n.e.c. a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Road transport drivers n.e.c.s in the South West earn £26,922, which is 26.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road transport drivers n.e.c.s cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.